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Bruce Ralston—Weightmans

08 June 2017
Issue: 7752 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Sports law specialist joins Weightmans

Sports liability solicitor Bruce Ralston has left DAC Beachcroft to join Weightmans as a partner in the Midlands.

Bruce advises insurers and claimants on regulation and governance, employers’ liability and public liability, and personal injury claims related to sports, including motor sports, rugby, football and golf. He has been previously been part of a team advising the Disciplinary Standards Committee of the England and Wales Cricket Board on disciplinary issues.

Bruce said: ‘I am delighted to have the opportunity to focus on my specialism in the liability, regulatory and governance arenas of sport and to growing the firm’s practice and capability in this area.’

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